Game facts: Raiders at Texans

Published: Nov 01, 2016 at 07:08 AM

Unprecedented: Conor Cook will be the first QB in the Super Bowl era to make his first career start in a playoff game.

Key stat: When Derek Carr has not played this season, the Raiders have been outscored 47-6.

Oakland's strength: The Raiders allowed just 18 sacks in the regular season (fewest in NFL).

Oakland's weakness:The Raiders defense allowed 61 pass plays of 20+ yards this season (most in NFL).

X-factor: Oakland running backs accounted for 199 receiving yards and 2 receiving TDs in Week 11 against the Texans.

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